Sculpture

A standing male bird, Garuda, vahana of the God Vishnu, with bird wings and bird nose. The god stands on a circular base, the right leg advanced, the left arm is raised above the head, the right arm holding a serpent (naga), his mortal enemy. Other serpents are entwined round his waist, hips and shoulders.

Kind

artefact

Date

1600–1800 CE